“Is it a Masonic symbol?” Talon asked.
“I have no idea,” Bryce replied. “But the Masons know a lot about symbolry, and symbols are a particular hobby of his. He might know what it is, or he might be able to point us in the right direction. I’ll give him a call.”
“Great,” Joe said. “See if he can come over here tomorrow night and take a look at this. We’ll feed him dinner.”
“I’d rather see him myself,” Bryce said. “This is still all too real for him. The loss of his son and all. This brood will be too much for him. Why don’t you come with me tomorrow, Joe?”
“Can’t.” Joe cleared his throat. “I’ve got a full day with contractors. The next day?”
“I’ll go,” I said, standing. “Let’s get this taken care of.” And while I was in the city, I’d go visit Wendy. Alone.
“That’s fine with me. I think at least one of you should be there. You want me to pick you up, Ry?”
“I’ll drive myself,”
I said. “I have some things to do in the city.”
“Okay. I’ll get in touch with Uncle Chase and text you with the time and place.”
“Sounds good.” I looked toward Marjorie, who was cooing to a laughing Henry. “Good luck getting your baby back.”
Bryce pulled his son out of Marj’s arms. “Time to go, big guy.”
“Bring him around anytime,” Marj said. “I miss him.”
Bryce smiled at her. “Will do. See you tomorrow, Ryan.”
I handed the ring back to Bryce and then thought better of it. “Do you mind if I keep this? I want to study it a little more carefully.”
“Sure. Just bring it with you tomorrow. See you guys.” Bryce left.
“What are you thinking, Ry?” Talon asked.
“I just want to look at it with a magnifying glass. I’ll take it home, if you guys don’t mind.”
“Go ahead,” Joe said. “You’re the one who’s going to see Bryce’s uncle tomorrow. Figure out everything you can. I sure as hell wouldn’t know where to start.”
Ruby had gone into the family room with Jade and Melanie.
I wanted her to look more closely at the ring with me. I walked to the family room and touched her shoulder. “Ready to go?”
“Sure. I guess.”
We hadn’t come together, and she seemed surprised.
She stood. “Thanks for dinner,” she said to Jade.
I turned when I heard a shuffling. Jade’s mother, Brooke Bailey, came limping down the stairs on Talon’s arm.
“Jade,” she said, “I have the best news.”
“What is it?” Jade asked.
“Nico called! He’s coming to see me!”
Chapter Thirteen
Ruby